Re: Which Diff tool could I use for visually comparing two text files where Word Wrap is possible?

[DdB <debianlist@potentially-spam.de-bruyn.de>]

Am 31.03.2023 um 18:13 schrieb Susmita/Rajib:
> My dear illustrious leaders and senior debian-user list-members,
> 
> I tried diffuse, but it appears to me that it suffers from a
> limitation so far as my need is concerned. It compares files by lines
> and line numbers, so I can't use word-wrap to have the differences
> between two files within the program window without venturing out to
> the right within the two file windows.
> 
> Is there a way to Word Wrap? Am I making a mistake here? Which program
> would be the best suited for my work for comparing text files?
> 
> There is a package called diffoscope but it has to install a long list
> of dependent packages in my present Debian system installed from
> "Official Debian GNU/Linux Live 11.6.0 lxde 2022-12-17T11:46"
> 
> Eagerly awaiting your advice.
> 
> Best wishes,
> Rajib B
> Etc.
> 
> 
I may be misunderstanding your needs:
In many cases, i replace diff with meld, an interactive diff UI